Motor Vehicle Liability

Motor vehicle liability cases arise out of automobile and truck crashes. The firm represents the physically injured person in bringing an out of court claim or in court litigation against the at fault party or parties, such as the driver/owner of the at fault vehicle. The Michigan No-Fault Insurance Law requires that the injured persons injuries have met a "threshold" of death, serious impairment of a body function and/or permanent serious disfigurement.

We can also assist with your 1st party liability claims (also known as No-Fault claims) against your own motor vehicle insurance company for the payment of PIP (Personal Injury Protection) benefits, including: wage loss, medical expenses, attendant care, replacement services and mileage. These benefits are payable without regard to fault as long as you had insurance on any motor vehicle that you own which was involved in a collision in which you received injuries. There are certain time limits, usually 1 year, and written proof requirements in regard to these claims and we would be pleased to analyze your specific situation.

The firm also handles other motor vehicle related cases, such as:

Dramshop liability: where the other motorist is visibly intoxicated and was continued to be served alcohol after such visible intoxication was evident.

Highway liability: where the improved portion of the highway has a defect which existed for 60 days or more and caused or contributed to the motor vehicle collision.

Product liability: where the vehicles themselves have failed to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and caused the crash or further injury to occupants.

Attorneys

Barry P. Waldman
Gregory M. Janks
George T. Fishback
Brian A. McKenna